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J2 CAX

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,176 mi
Last recorded105,176 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 105,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 105,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 105,087 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,025 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,299 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,679 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 103,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,525 miles

Brake discs worn and slightly pitted

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low and slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre inner side wall

Rear both brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre inner side wall

Rear both brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,004 miles

cut in near side front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in near side front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,134 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,134 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 125,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 116,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

arm off esp control box o/s/f

Pass 11 May 2010 116,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

arm off esp control box o/s/f

Pass 15 May 2009 107,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 107,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 98,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J2 CAX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J2 CAX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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